Fire Fatality Identified

Richard Jacobi, 71, of 12810 Willow Glen Court, Herndon, Virginia, has
been identified as the victim in the house fire, May 29, 2013, according
to the medical examiner.

Fire investigators continue to investigate the cause of the fire.

Fairfax County has recorded four fire fatalities for 2013.

Fatal Herndon House Fire

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department units responded to a house
fire, Wednesday, May 29, 2013, at approximately 10:55 p.m., in the
Herndon area of Fairfax County. The single family home is located at
12810 Willow Glen Court.

Firefighters encountered the attached two-car garage fully involved with
fire upon arrival. Firefighters conducted an interior and exterior fire
attack of the two-story home and brought the fire under control in
approximately 10 minutes. The fire extended into the roof and attic area
causing moderate damage inside the home. Crews concurrently conducted
both primary and secondary searches of the home. While searching the
garage, firefighters discovered a deceased adult male. An adult female
escaped the home unharmed. One firefighter received a non-life
threatening injury. Red Cross is supporting the family. Firefighters and
Animal Control Officers rescued 25 of 37 cats from inside the home.

Damage is estimated at $175,000.

The fire is under investigation.

Identification and cause of death will be determined by the medical
examiner.

For more information, call Daniel L. Schmidt or Captain I Randal Bittinger,
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, 703-246-3801 and TTY: 711.
Duty PIO (Weekends/After-hours): 703-877-3702
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